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5 Free Fall Date Ideas - Looking for free date night ideas? Here are some fun ways to spend quality time with your loved one and enjoy a date on a budget.

5 Free Fall Date Ideas

August 24, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

If you’re looking for a way to spend time alone with your loved one, but stay in your budget, fall is a great time to do that! With the changing leaves and cooler temperatures, it makes having outdoor dates even more enjoyable since you aren’t battling the heat when you head out to have fun.Read More

10 Free Knitting Patterns for Babies including free baby hat patterns, baby blankets, clothing and other free knitting patterns for baby.

10 Free Knitting Patterns for Babies

August 21, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

It used to be such a traditional thing to do: knit something for the new member of the family. Now everything is so easily bought, and we no longer need to make our own clothes in most cases. Even so, there is still a huge reason to knit something for baby, and that’s quality. YouRead More

How to Plan a Frugal Date Night - Enjoy a date night without spending a lot of money with these 5 frugal tips for enjoying a date night while on a budget.

How to Plan a Frugal Date Night

August 20, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Lisa is sharing how she plans a frugal date night and resources for saving money on date night. I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for fun ways to have a cheap frugal date night. Even though it’s night to go out to Olive Garden for dinner, and a movie for two atRead More

7 Easy Ways To Save On Your Cell Phone Plan

7 Easy Ways To Save On Your Cell Phone Plan

August 20, 2015 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

Every family has at least one cell phone, but these 7 easy ways to save on your cell phone plan are sure to keep you and your family within your budget without frustration. Being able to use the phone you all want and a plan that suits your needs can be done on a limited budget. It simplyRead More

10 Healthy Late-Night Snacks

August 20, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

The late-night munchies are sure to strike a few hours after dinner and as the day starts to wind down. Whether you had an early dinner or are just plain bored, food cravings can strike later in the night as you get ready for bed or are reading or channel surfing.  Instead of reaching forRead More

DIY Laundry Stain Remover

DIY Laundry Stain Remover

August 19, 2015 by Jody 2 Comments

With a husband who brings home grimy, oil-spattered uniforms and two kids who seem to be dirt magnets, I need some assistance with the cleaning beyond a good laundry soap and a hired laundry service. I have tried several combinations of cleaning supplies and store bought stain removers with different results, none entirely satisfactory. Until the day I grabbedRead More

How to Make Homemade Swiffer Pads and Solution

How to Make Homemade Swiffer Pads and Solution

August 18, 2015 by Jody 26 Comments

Besides the fact that I am attempting to replace all store bought, chemical laden cleaners with more natural alternatives, I hate the waste and expense of tossing out disposable pads every couple days. Luckily it very easy to make your own. Now, you can pull out your sewing machine, finish off the edges, and makeRead More

Tips For Keeping Boots Looking Great This Winter

Tips For Keeping Boots Looking Great This Winter

August 17, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These tips for keeping boots looking great this winter will save you tons of money. While you may want to buy new boots every year, you shouldn’t need to. A boot investment should last for 2-3 years with regular care. These tips will help you to make your investment last much longer. Whether you haveRead More

Rustic Fall Leaf Pumpkin Tutorial

Rustic Fall Leaf Pumpkin

August 15, 2015 by Katie Femia 10 Comments

Autumn is such a gift, as it gives us plenty of natural elements we can bring indoors and use in fun and functional ways. For this simple DIY project, you don’t need to make a run to the store, you just need to head outdoors and use what nature is giving you as part ofRead More

Fall Owl Table Decor Idea

Owl Themed Fall Tablescape

August 15, 2015 by Tatanisha W 2 Comments

Owl Themed Fall Tablescape It’s almost that time of year again and here are a few of my favorite things about fall: The leaves change colors The crunching of the leaves when you walk Football season You can wear boots and sweaters The kids go back to school I also love the cooler weather, althoughRead More

Essential Oils for New Moms

Essential Oils for New Moms

August 12, 2015 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Whether you are preparing for yourself or a friend, these essential oils for new moms are sure to help make this transition easier. From postpartum stress, lack of sleep and even physical wear and tear essential oils can be a huge beneficial addition to your daily routine. They help with sleep, immune system, clarity, and feelingRead More

Tricks for Keeping Pet Hair Off Your Furniture

Tricks for Keeping Pet Hair Off Furniture

August 11, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These Tricks for Keeping Pet Hair Off Furniture are going to make your life so much easier. While you can’t have indoor pets without having some fur and hair floating around, you can minimize it. There are so many things you can do to help keep the amount of hair down to a minimum. These tips willRead More

How to Go to the Movies for Free

How to Go to the Movies for Free

August 11, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Do you ever wonder about how to go to the movies for free? With ticket prices getting higher every year, it is expensive for a family of four to head out for a night at the movie theater. Tickets by themselves can easily be $60 for four people. Add in snacks and drinks and you’veRead More

Why You Should Use the Dave Ramsey Method

Why You Should Use the Dave Ramsey Method

August 10, 2015 by Alea Milham 7 Comments

Do you ever feel like your finances are out of control?  How about smothered by your debt? If so, consider taking a look at the Total Money Makeover program from Dave Ramsey. If you’ve never heard of Dave Ramsey, he’s an awesome financial guru who can help you get your finances on track. Why YouRead More

7 Essential Oils for Stomach Problems

7 Essential Oils for Stomach Problems

August 5, 2015 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

Do you experience occasional stomach discomfort? Over eating, stress, and just day to day living can result in the occasional upset stomach. Experiencing the symptoms of an upset tummy is never pleasant, and can leave you feeling quite uncomfortable. But the good news is, there are essential oils that can help. Take a look belowRead More

Homemade Furniture Polish

How to Make Homemade Furniture Polish

August 4, 2015 by Jody 2 Comments

While I love the shine and protection that furniture polish gives my wood, I can live without all the dangerous chemicals they pack into it. I love making my own home and body products with essential oils and and few other items on hand. First of all I feel safer having them around my familyRead More

7 Tips for Remodeling on a Budget

7 Tips for Remodeling on a Budget

August 3, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Whether you are working on a whole home remodel, or just a bedroom these 7 Tips for Remodeling on a Budget are going to help stretch your budget farther. Being able to do your own work around the house will help you to save money on contractors. Having some great shortcuts to save money willRead More

10 Free Patterns for Nursing Clothes including how to make nursing pads, free wrap nursing dress pattern, nursing top patterns and patterns for new moms.

10 Free Patterns for Nursing Clothes

July 31, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

These free patterns for nursing clothes offer attractive and functional options for nursing moms. When new moms bring their bundle of joy into the world, they often get tons of clothes for the baby, but don’t think that if they are nursing, they might need some new wardrobe pieces themselves. When it comes time toRead More

10 Reasons To Drop Cable and Satellite

10 Reasons To Drop Cable and Satellite

July 30, 2015 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

We are always looking for great ways to save money in our household budget, and these 10 Reasons To Drop Cable and Satellite are not only budget friendly but great for your family in general. Television is such a huge part of our lives, but it isn’t as necessary as we think. With so manyRead More

Homemade Honey and Lavender Night Cream

How to Make Honey and Lavender Night Cream

July 29, 2015 by Jody 13 Comments

This Honey and Lavender Night Cream tutorial uses natural ingredients. This Homemade Honey and Lavender Night Cream hydrates your skin as your face drinks in its benefits.  I researched the best natural ingredients for skin care and came up with this mixture. The combination of argan oil and coconut oil moisturizes as it nourishes your skin.  HoneyRead More

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Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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